Abridged History of World Costume and Fashion

ISBN: 9780131963672

Daniel Delis Hill, 22 April 2011

Hardcover, 488 pages 

An Abridged History of World Costume and Fashion presents a comprehensive survey of dress from around the world including Asia, Africa, the Islamic Empire, and the Ancient Americas. KEY FEATURES: This extensive study features descriptions and analysis of men's, women's and children's clothing, accessories, and cultural styles from prehistory into the twenty-first century. Lavishly illustrated, it features more than 1600 images -- including over 100 in full color. A valuable resource for designers of historical dress, fashion designers, theater costumers, textile researchers, costume collectors and curators, and anyone interested in clothing and style customs of the world. For courses in Fashion Design, Fashion/Costume History, Fashion Sketching/Illustration, and Theater Costuming.